Current Openings

POSITION SUMMARY:

Plans and coordinates the execution of all aspects of machinery/equipment purchases and capital improvement projects under the direction of the Facility Manager or other project managers.  Prepares cost justifications and detailed specifications for machinery, equipment, and systems.  Assists in sourcing, negotiating contracts, and coordinating the work of suppliers and contractors to perform various aspects of projects.  Prepares detailed project budgets, monitors project milestones, and creates periodic project reports.  Reviews completed projects to confirm that equipment, components, and systems are functioning properly and can be released to production.

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least five (5) years of related project engineering experience is required--preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment.  Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously is required.  Related Bachelor degree (or equivalent) are also required.  Experience should also include:

• Working knowledge of blueprint reading, technical drawings, schematics, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Well-developed computer knowledge/skills (e.g., computer-aided drafting/design tools, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Creates detailed specifications and design of control systems as part of machinery/equipment purchases and capital improvement projects.Ensures conformance with basic engineering and design principles.
• Assists in setting scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by the management.Conducts research to confirm the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment based on proposed controls.
• Regularly uses computer-aided drafting/design tools to produce layouts or drawings as needed.
• Assists in sourcing and negotiating contracts with suppliers and contractors to perform various aspects of projects.Interprets and explains plans and contract terms for contractors, sub-contractors, administrative staff, workers, etc.
• Prepares detailed project budgets, schedules, and documentation.Breaks project into logical steps and allocates sufficient time to meet deadlines.
• Ensures that all aspects of projects comply with relevant Company policies/procedures, building codes, safety rules/regulations, etc.Obtains necessary permits and licenses.
• Monitors project milestones and creates periodic project reports.Anticipates potential bottlenecks and implements contingency plans to overcome issues, such as contractor delays, bad weather, cost over-runs, emergencies, etc.
• Coordinates activities of external/internal personnel to perform installation, operation, testing, run-off, maintenance, and repair of equipment, components, and systems related to the project.
• Reviews, inspects, and debugs control systems to confirm that equipment, components, and systems are functioning properly and can be released to production.  Provides on-going support for existing control systems.
• Analyzes existing control systems and implements modifications, as needed to improve equipment function, reduce cost, etc.
• Provides technical assistance to project engineers and process engineers.  Provides assistance to maintenance personnel for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of control systems.      

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in Engineering or equivalent is required.
• At least two (2) years of related controls engineering experience is required--preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment is required.
• Working knowledge of the following is also required:
• Various programmable logic controllers (Allen-Bradley, Hitachi, etc.)
• HMI’s (Allen-Bradley Panelview and Panelview+ and Proface, etc.)
• AC drives (Allen-Bradley, SEW, etc.)
• Fanuc robots and vision systems
• Industrial networks (DeviceNet, Ethernet, etc.)
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Project software and computer-aided drafting/design tools is strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.  Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills are required.